June 29, 2009
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Elmo & Jacko
20 years ago, I worked for a bank in Chicago that used a vendor that I worked with extensively. Eventually, I became friends with one of the vendor’s employees, Todd, who lived in Portland, OR. One thing led to another, and long story short I went to work for the company, and worked there for 13 years while traveling the world. When I met first met Todd and his wife Laura, they were newly married and had no kids. 17 years ago, Taylor was born. He and I were always close, and when Oreo died, Taylor was only 5 years old, and he took it particularly hard. He had a stuffed animal that he had also named Oreo, and he wanted me to have him. I convinced him to take care of “his Oreo” for me while I traveled and he faithfully did.
Taylor & “Oreo”, 1997 and Taylor, and his sisters, Katie & Sarah with me in 2001Fast forward 12 years, and Taylor is going to be a senior in high school! He’s in the Future Business Leaders of America and is staying with me for a few days to see the sites and look at college campuses. He wanted to see Michael Jackson’s star, so this afternoon we braved the crowds and headed to the Walk of Fame. Later we went to dinner and to see The Hangover, which was hilarious. I’m dog sitting again, so we took Garbo & Ruby for frozen yogurt at midnight.
We thought it was funny that Elmo was wearing a “RIP Michael Jackson” T-shirt. LOL
Thriller moment! Was that Michel or a zombie??
You could barely see the star!
Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate while Superman poses behind her. Only in Hollywood!
We got to see the cars from Transformers…then we took Garbo & Ruby for frozen yogurt!
Tay had to try the “Lesbionic Tonic”!
Garbo & Ruby!
Comments (25)
Wow! Kids grow up fast. HAHAHA Elmo is so cute. I love his shirt xD Garbo and Ruby are sooo adorable. .> Lovely pictures :D
Wow, I didn’t realize leaving things at a passed celebrities hollywood star was a tradition.
Oh wow, that’s a lot of love for MJ! Great pics as always
Taylor looks to be a superb young man to spend time with – and as someone earlier pointed out, these kids grow so quickly into old fuddy duddies like us – and yeah, before you ask who i’m calling old, you’re well old enough to be his dad! – lol! Mitch went to see hungover friday night, he really liked it, but you guys should go and see transformers, it’s really good! peace, Al
You’re always surrounded by kids and dogs.
@Got_Takoyaki - Elmo actually got arrested last year for aggressive pan handling. LOL
@figachewy - Well, it’s never been anything like this. Usually a few flowers or a candle. This was like Princess Diana!
@Roadlesstaken - Thanks…as always!
@pukemeister - Taylor promised to see Transformers with his friends at home.
@ElusiveWords - Guilty :) Thanks!
wow didnt think it would be like that chaotic at the star
silly elmo… only in hollywood lol
hee hee, currently bidding on a vinyl of THRILLER (and if won, turn a profit)
He’s a big kid now! =) I waited in traffic for an hour to see the Micheal Jackson sign but we were too lazy to wait in line >< We also got thai food too yum! =]
It’s great to see how much people miss MJ and the sentiments through the gifts, thanks for posting the picture.
hey are you a twin? curious from the profile picture.
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - That Elmo there always cracks me up!
@mr_faust - Just make sure it doesn’t come with a zombie!
@aliceandrandy - Our paths almost crossed!
@Shades_of_Athena - No, I’m not a twin, but my brother and I are 11 months apart :)
@CareyGLY - BUT THAT BE WORTH MORE THEN WHAT I’D PAY FOR!!! **anyway, i lost
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Wow, that is a lot of MJ love. And Taylor looks like a nice kid. Must be great to watch him grow up.
those are great pictures Carey. I am glad you posted them.
@waking_up_older - It’s a delight. Thank you.
@ZSA_MD - You’ve quite welcome!
you have great friends because you are a great friend. that comes across loud and clear.
now you have a video to direct. get busy! (see my post)
@curtainsopen - What a nice thing to say. Thanks!!
MJ ftl!
Don’t you feel tempted to steal Michael Jackson’s star on the sidewalk??
@CaKaLusa - ftl Chris? Sorry, I’m a dork.
@free2chuze - That would be very difficult…they’re cemented in the sidewalk! But yeah
Gosh, I can only hope 10 or 12 years from now, you’ll be hanging out with Tommy or Andy while they decide what college to go to. What a dream come true for his parents. College isn’t everything, but for some parents it means “job well done’! I would be thrilled!! What a neat experience he must be having with you.
@wittielisa - You can count on me being there for both your boys always Lisa!
I know I can!! xoxo
hey carey, thanks for showing michael jackson’s star.
@Renatojr3 - No problem!